Summary of Unit A brief snapshot, as if
someone asked you to
briefly and clearly
describe the intent of the
lesson or project.
What does it mean to be an Arizonan? To answer this question, we will need to explore the history and geography of this great state. Through this project, students will have the opportunity to understand the importance of Arizona landmarks by researching and collaborating together in small groups. The result of the project will be a student-created digital video that will show their understanding and appreciation of Arizona’s beautiful landscape.
Essential Questions What will guide student
inquiry?
► What are Arizona’s major landmarks? ► Why are they important to the people that live here? ► What are the characteristics of these places? ► How do these places help us understand Arizona’s identity?
Academic Standards Include technology.
Use district standards
where applicable,
targeting performance
objectives you will
assess.
► Strand 4, Concept 2
-PO 4: Compare the landform regions of Arizona according to their physical features, plants and animals.
-PO5: Describe how regions and places have distinct characteristics. ► 3T-E3
-PO 1: Design and create a multimedia presentation or Web page using multiple digital sorces (e.g. from camera, video, scanner, CD-ROM, Internet.
-PO2: Publish and present the above production. ► 4T-E2 § PO 1: Plan, design and present an academic product using technology tools (multimedia authoring, presentation software, digital cameras, scanners and projection devices.)
Student Outcomes What will students learn
and do?
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Assessment Checklist, Presentation,
Oral Response, Rubric,
Test, Quiz, etc.
Overview
Title: Arizona Landmarks
Grade Level:4
Subject Area:Social Studies
Time Frame:6-7 lessons
Description
Summer: Complete the first three sections
School Year: Complete the entire proposal
Language from Bloom's Taxonomy for describing student outcomes may be found at:
http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm
A brief snapshot, as if
someone asked you to
briefly and clearly
describe the intent of the
lesson or project.
What will guide student
inquiry?
► Why are they important to the people that live here?
► What are the characteristics of these places?
► How do these places help us understand Arizona’s identity?
Include technology.
Use district standards
where applicable,
targeting performance
objectives you will
assess.
-PO 4: Compare the landform regions of Arizona according to their physical features, plants and animals.
-PO5: Describe how regions and places have distinct characteristics.
► 3T-E3
-PO 1: Design and create a multimedia presentation or Web page using multiple digital sorces (e.g. from camera, video, scanner, CD-ROM, Internet.
-PO2: Publish and present the above production.
► 4T-E2
§ PO 1: Plan, design and present an academic product using technology tools (multimedia authoring, presentation software, digital cameras, scanners and projection devices.)
What will students learn
and do?
Checklist, Presentation,
Oral Response, Rubric,
Test, Quiz, etc.
(e.g., content,
technology, etc.)
- Steps in the process
- Responsibilities
- Guiding
- Questions
- Student products
- Computers
- Software
- URLs
- ameras
- Presentation Device
- Handouts, Books
- Supplies, Other
- Location
- Teacher / Student roles
- Group Dynamics
- Interactions with experts,
other educators, etc.,
if applicable
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